The garden

Some people have been asking me about my garden. I haven't really paid much attention to it lately but I hope to go back to gardening soon. It is a jungle out there. Everything has survived and there are lots of weeds everywhere! Sometimes I hope some plants will die so I don't have to take care of them but other times I am so afraid a hurricane will come and will destroy everything. I have so many plants given to me by friends and it gives me so much pleasure to walk around and think of them.

Aunt Blanche's Birthday Party

We had a wonderful time at Aunt Blanche's party to celebrate her 80th birthday. She looks way younger than 80! She was wearing a beautiful outfit and we had fun talking to her. Uncle Dave looked great too!

The brunch was at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. Very fancy!!! Titi wore her suit for the occasion and loved being there. She is not shy at all and she loved walking around all the food stations and talking to people.





After the bruch we all went to Mema and Grandpa's condo. Carlos, Titi and Andie love to go swimming at their pool. It is so nice there!

A date at the Dolphins Game

Yesterday night we went to the Dolphins game. Carlos and Titi slept at Luke and Mimi's so we did not have to worry about coming back early to pick them up. It felt kind of strange to have so much freedom but it was good to remember the old times . We have been sitting at the same seats for years and years and it felt great to go back there and remember how it was before we had kids. We saw some people that we had not seen in years. We all are getting old! One of the last times I remember being at the stadium is when Carlos was only 1 and Don was carring him on his shoulders. I know I have been there a couple of other times since then but not much.

Don and I don't go out much by ourselves. We try to only ask Mimi and Luke to watch C&T when it is something that we have been invited to and cannot miss to attend. We know they never say no, but it is not fair to them to use their weekend taking care of two very active kids.

Lately we have had the opportunity to go out more by ourselves and it has felt a little strange but good. Last week Carlos and Titi insisted on going to a gym that has a parent's night out and we suddenly found ourselves with time to go out for dinner. Don was tired and was looking forward to spending some relaxing time at home but we went to a restaurant and had a good time. Then on Sunday Mimi took Carlos and Titi to the movies and again we had some hours to ourselves. We decided to use the time to go to Home Depot and Costco since I never want to go with the kids. What a luxury to be able to talk to Don without interruptions!

Get well Allie!

Allie got a terrible injury at her soccer game on Saturday. Don and Carlos went to see her play but when they arrived at the field people told them Allie had been taken by ambulance to the hospital. Mema and Grandpa were with her. Don and Carlos went to the hospital and stayed with them until Allie was discharged from the emergency room. She got a cast on her leg and she is not feeling well.

We are sending her lots of hugs and kisses and we hope she will feel fine soon.

First Day of School!!!

August 2007

August 2008. They are both wearing glasses!

Today was Carlos and Titi's first day of school (but there will be no school tomorrow due to tropical storm Fay). They were very happy to go back and Don and I were happy too :-) They both seem to have gotten great teachers and we hope they will have a wonderful year at school.

We are going to miss the summer. It was great not having to get up early, no rush to get out of the door, no homework!!, not having to pack lunch for very picky eaters.....

Carlos is wearing glasses now! I took Titi to the optometrist to see if her eyeglasses prescription had changed and I had Carlos tested as well. He needed glasses too. I thought he needed glasses to see close since he plays at the computer and his DS very close to his eyes but the doctor said no, that he only needs them to see far away. Fortunately he is excited about them and could not wait to wear them. I think he looks very cute.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLOS!!!

Our Carlos is 9 years old! He is such a wonderful child and we are very proud of him.

On Saturday we celebrated his birthday with the McGregor-Morales family since Mario Ariel turned 3 last week. We had a nice time, with a delicious cake and presents.

We did not have another party for him but he wanted lots and lots of presents and as much as we tried to tell him that he didn't need anything, he kept telling us he could not wait to see the kitchen table decorated and full of presents. He put a lot of pressure on us! We got him some things that he wanted like Kooky pens and some other things that we hope he will like, mainly board games. He was very happy to receive Mema and Grandpa's card with a check!! Thank you!

Zip Line

Today, before leaving Panajachel, Don and Carlos went to the Natural Reserve to do the zip line. I was not sure if Carlos was going to do it but he did and he loved it. The view from the line is amazing. The guides filmed them a little.


Titi and I went shopping for a very short time and then we visited another family and had a meeting on the street with Patti from Mayan Families. I wanted to accomplish much more but it was not possible, time went flying. We did leave a radio for an old couple that have no entertainment at all in their room. I would love to buy them a TV in the future.

The ride back to the city was fine. I love looking at the fields and we passed by some interesting towns. I am so thankful that Carlos and Titi do not get car sick since the road is so rough and winding. They travel so well.

We are back in Guatemala city. We miss Pana. We stayed at a beautiful hotel, Posada de Don Rodrigo, and our room had lake and volcano view. We loved looking at the scenery and are sad to have left it. We leave tomorrow morning.

Panajachel

Titi helping at Mayan Families

Domingo having fun.